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Gamecocks Down Virginia Tech 24-11 - Match Report
South Carolina earned a 24-11 victory over Virginia Tech on Sunday in Week 1 action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Gamecocks were a -6.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 52.0.
Oscar Adaway III rushed for 60 yards, while Rahsul Faison added 40 yards in the win. Nyck Harbor and Brady Hunt added 99 and 45 receiving yards respectively.
Marcellous Hawkins rushed for 58 yards for Virginia Tech, while Kyron Drones added 26 yards. Kyron Drones threw for 221 yards for the Hokies, while receivers Donavon Greene and Ayden Greene had 94 and 71 yards respectively.
Virginia Tech outgained South Carolina 336-328 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 19-16 by the Hokies.
The time of possession battle favored Virginia Tech as their offense was on the field for 34:09, longer than the 25:51 of their opponents.
South Carolina heads into a Week 2 battle against South Carolina State. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, will have their next action against Vanderbilt.